Evaluation of the splenic function in patients with abdominal injuries undergoing splenectomy with autograft
Bussoletti, M.; Pellicciotti, A.; Palumbo, P.; Garra, G.; Veronesi, S.; Girolami, M.; Vietri, F.
Il Giornale di Chirurgia 12(5): 328-331
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-9005 PMID: 1931526 Document Number: 373391
Splenectomy, required for splenic injuries in which conservative management is unsuitable, causes a fall of the immunological defenses, increasing the risk of sepsis. Immunological functions of the spleen can be maintained by autotransplant of splenic tissue. This is confirmed in our experience by a comparative study of haematological, immunological and scintigraphic features in 14 patients. Autotransplantation was performed in 8 cases, while the remaining 6 cases were treated with simple splenectomy.